Hot and Smoky Chipotle-Garlic Dip

Description[]

Without the milk, this spicy mixture is delicious on cucumber rounds or baked tortillas. Use the milk for a thinner dip to serve with vegetables. Chipotle peppers are very hot...if you are not familiar with them use cautiously... Take care, Gloria

Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
From: The American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, Third Edition, 2006 by the American Heart Association
Serves 8: 2 Tbsp per serving

Ingredients[]

⅔ cup fat-free or light sour cream
3 tbsp fat-free or light mayonnaise
2 tbsp fat-free milk (optional)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 chipotle pepper, canned in adobo sauce ^[1]
1 medium garlic clove, minced
⅛ tsp salt
fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions[]

In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients except the cilantro until smooth.
To serve, transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
Garnish with the cilantro.

Notes[]

↑ These dried, smoked jalapenos provide a unique, smoky heat. You can find cans of these flavorful chiles, frequently in adobo sauce, in major supermarkets in the international or ethnic section.

Nutritional information[]

Per 2 Tbsp serving:

44 Calories | 1g Total Fat | 0g Saturated | 0g Polyunsaturated | 0g Monounsaturated | 5mg Cholesterol | 152mg Sodium | 2g Protein | 6g Carbs | 0g Fiber | 2g Sugars | 33mg Calcium | 54mg Potassium
Dietary Exchanges: ½ other carbohydrate

[1] These dried, smoked jalapenos provide a unique, smoky heat. You can find cans of these flavorful chiles, frequently in adobo sauce, in major supermarkets in the international or ethnic section.

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